Officer Ronald H. Manley, Indianapolis Police Department, Indiana

Officer Ronald H. Manley

Indianapolis Police Department, Indiana

End of Watch Thursday, December 12, 1974

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Ronald H. Manley

Officer Ronald Manley was shot and killed while responding to a holdup alarm at a drugstore at 1744 North Illinois Street.

Officer Manley was the first officer to arrive and confronted the two armed subjects inside the store. As he ordered them out of the door one of them raised his .357 caliber revolver. Officer Manley and the subject both fired at the same time, and were both fatally wounded.

The second subject fled the scene but was eventually arrested. He was convicted of Officer Manley's murder. He was subsequently paroled in 2003.

Officer Manley had served with the Indianapolis Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife and three young children.

Bio

Age 27
Tour 5 years
Badge 2400

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .357 caliber
Offender Shot and killed

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After 50 years of missing you, the pain and bad memories have softened in my heart and mind. I still miss your kind and giving heart for those in need. Your laugh and smile I still hold dear inside me. I miss that twinkle in your eyes.
Our son Ron killed himself 6 years ago at age 51, he wasn’t able to ever let go of his pain from loosing you. We all miss him so much but I know he’s with you in heaven. I’m 75 now and only 25 when you left me I still cry thinking about you, you will always be with me! Love Steph

Stephanie Manley
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February 12, 2025